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If you live in Seattle, and if you are not happy with the condition of your roof, it’s time to get it looked at and fixed. A roofing inspection doesn’t mean that you need to immediately rip out your entire roof and start replacing shingles, because the roofing inspection can be as simple as a visual examination of the roof. A roof inspection doesn’t have to mean a total gutting of your roof, although sometimes that is recommended. A roofing inspection simply means a look at the roof to identify problems and weak spots so that you can make appropriate changes to your roof to protect yourself and your home. While there is no reason to live with a roof that is falling apart or leaking, there is also no reason to spend thousands of dollars for repairs or other types of roof repairs when you can fix the roof yourself.
The Ugly Truth About Roofing
There are three main roofing layers – the membrane, the layer beneath the membrane, and the secondary layer. The primary purpose of any roofing layer is to provide weather protection. A roofing membrane is a thin sheet of plastic, felt, or metal that is sprayed between the skylights and the roof framing. This weather protection is often times a significant barrier against inclement weather, such as heavy rains and snow, but it does not provide structural support for the roof.
The next layer that provides structural support for your roof, whether you have a single roof or an extensive roof system, is called the shingles. Shingles are generally asphalt or tar paper, which are hung to the top of your roofing materials like shingles, tiles, or even grass roofing. Most asphalt shingles are perforated so that water and ice can drain away from the roof and the shingles can be replaced easily if they become damaged or dirty. Finally, the last layer of weather protection for your roof, which is a top layer that protects your roof from the elements, is called the attic membrane.
